'26–'27 PTO Board and Committees

We're excited you're interested in getting involved with the Harman PTO! Whether you'd like to serve on the Board, lead a committee, coordinate an event, or volunteer throughout the year, there's a role for everyone. Scroll down to explore all available opportunities for the upcoming school year.

Questions? Contact us at harmanptopresident@gmail.com. We’d love to have you join us in supporting our students, staff, and school community.

 

Who's Sticking Around?
The following PTO Board members will be returning next year and are ready to welcome some new faces to the team!

 

Kate Bostdorff, President 

Allison Thomas, President Emeritus 

Abby Jenkins, Treasurer  

Melissa Conrad, Sponsorships & Trivia Tri-Chair

Patricia Riley, Communications Chair 

Sara Dinwoodie, Secretary 

 

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26–27 Board Openings

These roles attend the monthly meetings and vote on matters relating to finances for the PTO, updates or changes to board policies or by-laws, and drive the organizational decisions.

Vice President
This is a 3-year commitment, serving as Vice President, President, and then President Emeritus. Responsibilities include: attend monthly meetings; assist the President; perform the duties of the President if the President is absent or unable to serve; provide input for decisions; and be an ambassador for the PTO and school, as needed.
0 out of 1 filled.
Vice Treasurer
This role is up to a three-year commitment and requires accounting knowledge. The Vice Treasurer role is designed as a job-shadow to learn the ropes of the Treasurer role. While the Vice Treasurer does not manage financial transactions or maintain the books, the intent is that the person in this role will learn alongside the current Treasurer for a seamless transition into the Treasurer role. Responsibilities also include attending monthly meetings.
0 out of 1 filled.
Membership
Responsibilities include: attend monthly meeting; conduct membership drive in the fall around the return to school; be knowledgeable about PTO events and resources such as the website and app; always thinking about ways to attract more PTO members!
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Kelsie Quinn
full
Communications Chair
This role is a one-year commitment. Responsibilities include: attend monthly meetings; manage communications on behalf of the PTO (including social media, website, and emails); assist with creating graphics and promotional materials in line with PTO branding; and collaborate with partner organizations, as needed.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Patricia Riley
full
Member at Large
We value our parent volunteers, and our Member at Large is no different. This parent is committed to supporting our PTO through volunteer opportunities and valuable feedback. Responsibilities: attend monthly meetings and assist the Board as assigned.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Tonya Hirsch
full
26–27 Committee Chair & Coordinator Roles

A chair will serve as the primary contact for the PTO President or school on behalf of a committee and will likely initiate communication with other committee members to coordinate activities. Coordinator roles are for initiatives that require only one person to execute the duties instead of requiring a committee.

Trivia Night Tri-Chairs
Working in tandem with their Co-Chairs and Sponsorship Officer, these roles oversee our largest FUNdraiser of the year — Trivia Night! The Silent Auction Coordinator will manage the silent auction volunteers as the group seeks out donations, collects the donations and executes the silent auction. The Event Coordinator is responsible for booking and coordinating with venue, event signage, and other day-of-event tasks. Work will begin prior to the end of the ‘25–’26 school year to secure event space and fall in line with business annual giving calendars, as needed.
Silent Auction Coordinator
0 out of 1 filled.
Event Coordinator
0 out of 1 filled.
Sponsorship Coordinator
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Melissa Conrad (1)
full
Read-A-Thon Co-Chairs
Work with the committee to run this successful March fundraiser that gets everyone excited about reading! The Read-A-Thon supports students at every grade level by focusing on minutes read, not pages, enabling students to read whatever they like. Committee will work together to organize prizes, maintain communications leading up to and during the R-A-T, and distribute prizes upon completion.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Riley Beck, Allyson Kessel
full
6th Grade Promotion Co-Chairs
These co-chairs will serve as the main contacts for the school and PTO to coordinate the efforts of the 6th Grade Promotion Committee to execute end-of-year events.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Jessica BonDurant, Jennifer Deibel
full
Staff (Teacher) Appreciation Co-Chairs
This role will coordinate the various staff appreciation events including the beginning of the year, holiday, and end-of-year luncheons, as well as coordinating the volunteers to help execute these events. They will also work with the committee volunteers to stock the teacher breakroom when possible.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Riley Beck, Brittany Sussman
full
Cafeteria Coordinator
Work with Food Services to create the sign-up via the PTO site for cafeteria volunteer opportunities. This includes creating communications to recruit volunteers and monitoring sign-ups to ensure shifts are covered.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Patricia Riley
full
Homeroom Parent Coordinator
Distribute Homeroom Parent and party sign-ups for Open House. Collect sign-ups and assign room parent duties.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Riley Beck
full
Lange School Liaison
This Coordinator is responsible for providing information throughout the year to incoming 1st graders currently attending Lange School.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Laura Meyers
full
Library Coordinator
Create the sign-up via the PTO site for library volunteer opportunities. This includes creating communications recruiting volunteers and monitoring sign-ups to ensure shifts are covered.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Patricia Riley
full
Scholastic Book Fair
This committee is responsible for organizing and executing our Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair runs for several days and requires many volunteers. This event provides countless free books for our school, as well as keeps our kids reading!
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Gayden Akhbari, Taylor Russell
full
School Supplies Fundraiser Coordinator
This person works with a partner company, SchoolKidz, and Harman staff to curate school supply kits. The kits are curated in the spring and delivered to the school in the fall. The PTO receives a small amount of money for each kit purchased. Prior to the first day of school, this person will work with volunteers to distribute the supplies to the appropriate classrooms.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Katie Collier
full
Veterans Day Breakfast Chair
This person will serve as the primary contact for the school to organize our annual Veterans Day Breakfast, a wonderful celebration for our veterans and their families. The Chair will work with the committee to coordinate food, beverages, and decor, as needed.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Christinia Golden
full
'26–'27 Volunteer Opportunities for Committees

Volunteers will assist committee chairs or Harman staff, when applicable, to execute activities as needed.

Trivia Night Volunteer
Assist Chair planning and execution of the Fall 2025 Trivia Night and Silent Auction. This could include seeking out Silent Auction donations and collecting donated items, assisting in the online set-up of the silent auction, and day-of support for Trivia Night.
2 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Christinia Golden, Tonya Hirsch
Read-A-Thon Committee
Be a part of this successful online fundraiser that gets everyone excited about reading! The Read-A-Thon supports students at every grade level by focusing on minutes read, not pages, enabling students to read whatever they like. Support is needed for organizing prizes and distribution.
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Melissa Conrad, Kristy Fairfax
6th Grade Recognition Committee
The 6th Grade Committee, consisting of parents, organizes events to celebrate the graduating class as they transition to Junior High. Their responsibilities include planning the graduation ceremony and program, designing class t-shirts, and collaborating with Smith School's PTO to host a picnic/pool party at the OCC with food and drinks. They also coordinate a joint social event, such as a dance, with Smith.
8 out of 8 filled.
Signed Up: Gayden Akhbari, Brandeana Breden, Krystle Burris, Melissa Conrad, Brandy McFall, Brooke Murphy, Jessy Rippl, Breanne Whalen
full
Staff (Teacher) Appreciation
This committee is responsible for organizing different events throughout the year to honor our teachers and staff, typically including a boxed lunch during start-of-school training, a catered meal before Winter Break, and Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week in May.
4 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Kate Bostdorff, Kelsie Quinn, Caitlin Stoermer, Allison Thomas
Harman Arts Showcase
This committee works with the Art teacher to organize volunteers to assist with the set-up of the Harman Arts Showcase in the weeks leading up to the event. The committee also works with the Hospitality committee to create a table with light refreshments for the event attendees, which could include a bake sale.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Ellen Golden, Breanne Whalen
full
Spirit Wear
This committee is responsible for creating, promoting, and distributing Harman spirit wear.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Christinia Golden
full
Garden Committee
Not to be confused with the Garden Club for students, this committee gives parents the chance to show off their green thumbs. This committee is responsible for keeping the grounds of Harman School looking beautiful. If you enjoy gardening, this is the perfect committee for you.
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Michelle Adkins, Steve McManamon, Erinn Pirlo
full
Veterans Day Breakfast Committee
This committee is responsible for working with the Veterans Day Breakfast Chair to organize our annual Veterans Day Breakfast, a wonderful celebration for our veterans and their families.
3 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Kristy Fairfax, Allison Thomas, Mike Welser
Spanish Club
This committee is responsible for our Spanish Club. The members lead and execute our Spanish club.
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Kirsten Mendoza
Bike or Walk to School Day
This committee is responsible for our Bike/Walk to School event that takes place every year in October. These individuals are responsible for organizing and executing the event. They provide donated snacks and water as well as work with High School volunteers.
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Tonya Hirsch, Rebecca Sennet
Coding Club
This committee is responsible for leading the coding club. This is traditionally a club that has met after school and utilizes programs to learn the skill of coding. This is a club offered for 3rd through 6th grades. Volunteers will need to confirm available dates and times with the school.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Brent Riley, Patricia Riley
full
Hospitality Committee
Organize, set up, and manage the refreshment table for the Holiday concert and Harman Arts Showcase.
4 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Sarah Gillis, Jessy Rippl, Rebecca Sennet, Breanne Whalen
full
Puzzles, Games & Chess Club
This committee will assist Mr. Wadham as needed during lunchtime meetups.
0 out of 2 filled.
Welcome Committee
This committee is responsible for welcoming new families into our Harman Family. Whether it be a new family or a transfer. These committee members attend the new family orientation in the beginning of the school year. They create gift bags to distribute as well as work with spirit wear to ensure each new student has some Harman Spirit to show their school spirit.
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Christinia Golden, Ellen Golden
full